Tailored Mining hoppers
Heavy-duty mining hoppers are essential prefabricated steel containers used in mining operations for the efficient handling of materials like ore and rocks. Their robust design ensures durability and reliability in the demanding mining environment.

Precision manufacturing for mining hopper
Material versatility:
Various carbon steel grades and abrasion-resistant steel grades to match the client's needs.
Custom dimensions:
Dimension, capacity, and inclination angles are precisely tailored to your specifications.
Certified standards:
Our fabrication meets AISC, EN 190-2, and AS 4100 standards.
Expert welding:
All welding operators are performed by AWS D1.1/D1.1M, EN ISO 9606-1.
Third-party QA:
We facilitate third-party quality inspection (TUV, BV, ABS).
Surface preparation:
The structure surface of mining hoppers undergoes Sa 2.5 shot blasting.
Protection coatings:
HDG, epoxy coatings, and primer paintings from top brands (INTERNATIONAL, JOTUN, HEMPEL) can be met.
See more mining hoppers prefabrication details [Video].
Function & features of mining hopper
Mining hoppers play a crucial role in material handling and transportation within mining operations. They can operate independently or integrate with conveyor systems to create efficient material flow.
Here are the primary functions of a mining hopper:
1. Temporary material storage:
Mining hoppers provide temporary storage for materials like ore, rocks, and coal, receiving output from upstream equipment.
2. Regulating material flow:
As we all know, mining operations are continuous, and the stable operation of equipment is crucial to ensuring production efficiency. A mining hopper can maintain continuous production and prevent disruptive start-ups and shutdowns of equipment.
3. Uniform feeding:
By controlling the outflow rate and flow rate of material, a uniform amount of material is delivered to downstream equipment such as conveyors.
4. Protecting equipment:
Mining materials are commonly hard and generate a significant impact. Wear-resistant liners in mining hoppers can absorb impact forces from materials dropped from height equipment, thereby protecting the downstream valuable machinery.
Gallery of mining hopper



Features of the mining hopper
- Heavy-duty capacity
- Controlled discharge
- Structural stability
- Integration with processing systems
- Corrosion resistance
FAQ
Q: What is a hopper in mining?
A: A hopper in mining is a prefabricated steel container designed for handling and temporarily storing bulk materials.
Q: What is the role of the hopper?
A: The primary role of a mining hopper is to temporarily store and control the flow of mineral materials, facilitating efficient transfer within the mining process.
Q: What is the difference between a hopper and a silo?
A: Both hoppers and silo are widely used for the storage of materials. However, silos are often used for long-term storage, while hoppers are only used to temporarily store materials for the purpose of controlling flow.
Mining hopper | ||||
Design | TEKLA / BIM / CAD | |||
Standards | GB | ASTM | AS | EN |
Materials | Q235B/C/D/E/F Q355B/C/D/E/F Q390B/C/D/E/F Q460C/D/E/F Q500C/D/E/F Q550C/D/E/F Q620C/D/E/F Q690C/D/E/F |
A36 A283(Gr.C/Gr.D) A572 (Gr.42/Gr.50/Gr.55/Gr.60/Gr.65) |
AS1074 AS1594-300 AS1163-250 AS1163-350 AS1450-350 |
S235JR/JO/J2 S275JR/JO/J2 S355JR/JO/J2 S420N,NL S460N,NL S500Q/QL S550Q/QL S620Q/QL S690Q/QL |
Working Temperature | Above - 196℃ | |||
Welding Standards | GB 50661-2011 / AWS D1.1 /d1.1M-2015 /AS/NZS 1554.1:2004/ISO5817/EN 1090 | |||
Surface Treatment | Sand(Shot) Blasting / Acid Washing | |||
Coating | HDG Painting (INTERNATIONAL / JOTUN / HEMPEL) |
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Bolts standards | GB | ASTM | EN | JIS |
Hex Head Bolts | GB/T1231 | ASTM A490 ASTM A325 |
EN14399-4 EN14399-3 | JIS B1186-F8T JISB1186-F10T |
Tension Control Bolts | GB3632 | ASTM A325TC ASTMA490TC | EN14399-10 | JIS II-09-S10T |
Weld Studs | GB/T 10433 | AWSD1.1 | ISO 13918 | JIS B1198 |